Electrification with solar powered mini-grids, a case study for the island of Kythnos

A study was prepared regarding the viability and potential of electrifying remote houses and settlements with stand alone PV systems in remote areas. The financial and technical factors that affect the implementation of stand alone PV systems in the Greek islands, and particularly for the island of Kythnos, are presented. The patterns of energy consumption of the users electrified by PV installations made during the European projects JOR3-CT98-0244 and 0215 are going to be presented. A new market for PV and hybrid renewable systems seems to emerge.